Hells Halfacre, Kentucky | |
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  Hells Halfacre  Hells Halfacre | |
| Coordinates: 38°29′52″N84°23′22″W / 38.49778°N 84.38944°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Harrison |
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern(EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 494008 [1] |
Hells Halfacre is an unincorporated community located in Harrison County, Kentucky, United States.
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